That final sentence is worth repeating ” warmer soils favor bacteria”. So farmers and growers would be better off if they use techniques to keep their soil warm during the colder months and cooler during the hot months.

Nutrient Uptake

Nutrient uptake was also considered. It’s well known that beneficial soil microorganisms improve nutrient uptake. Not surprisingly, a more stable temperature range was favored by the microflora population.

Cover Crops

Cover crops are important for a number of reason. They stabilize soil temperature, DTR. Cover crops help the beneficial microorganisms, including fungi, thrive. They also help the plant grow better, more efficient root systems.

“We are beginning to understand the need for stable DTR for the soil to be healthy. We develop a regime for really good fungi to thrive. The cover is important for better roots, better microbes, and temperature stability.”

Take care of the soil and it will take care of you! I work with beneficial bacteria and beneficial fungi in agriculture, farming and gardening. Sometimes called biofertilizers, microbes are an important part of healthy, living soils.